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PIT FIRING WORKSHOP: 2012
ClayMotion conducts skills based workshops for artists designed to develop skills or to consolidate their existing art practice. All workshops are conducted by myself, Dawn Whitehand. I am an experienced ceramics tutor, having taught at University though to community centres. I have conducted classes and workshops at my studio in Dunnstown, and have conducted pit-firing workshops for Ceramics Victoria.
Workshops will be offered periodically in pit-firing, tee-pee firing and wheel throwing.
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Workshop Schedule
Pit firing workshop. DATES TBA - PLEASE REGISTER INTEREST BY JOINING MAILING LIST ON WEBSITE AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.
If you are currently enrolled in any ClayMotion classes you can participate in workshops at a discounted rate.
This workshop will be conducted over two days, is for all skill levels and will introduce participants to all aspects of pit firing. The workshop will finish with a tour of the environmental installation Dawn constructed as part of her doctorial thesis, which can be viewed here. Participants are invited to bring a picnic lunch to share. Accommodation is available close to the workshop site.
Participants are to bring 1-2 pots that have been burnished and bisque fired to between 780-820°. This will ensure the sheen is maintained on the pot after pit firing. Wide rimmed bowls and plates should be avoided. Images of Dawn’s pit firing procedure can be viewed here
Workshop Schedule
Day 1
10-11am— Pots will be prepared with seaweed, copper wire and other organic materials. The pit will be prepared with wood, cow dung, pinecones and other materials.
11-12noon—Pots are loaded in the pit.
12-1pm— Lunch
1-3pm— Firing commences. Pit is stocked and eventually covered for slow simmer.
Day 2
10-10.30am— Pit firing methods techniques presentation and discussion. Includes handouts.
10.30-12noon— Pit is unloaded and pots cleaned
12-1pm— Lunch
1pm-2pm— Finished pots are polished and sealed.
2-3pm— Tour of Environmental installation
Telephone Number
www.claymotion.com.au
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